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This week, Dina Scippa, founder of Enough Labs and leadership coach to senior directors and VPs inside complex global organizations joins Jill Griffin to break down the invisible patterns that stall high performers right before the leap. Dina Scippa has spent 20+ years working with women leaders across 30+ countries. She sits at the intersection of executive coaching and identity recalibration — helping high achievers turn competence into real influence. What we're getting into: Why high performers plateauThe identity shift from doer to decision-maker that changes their trajectoryLanguage moves that signal executive readiness before you have the title Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

In this episode, Jill Griffin explores what real leadership vision looks like and why teams lose direction, covering:  • Why teams become overly reliant on their leader  • The difference between supporting your team vs. being led by them  • How lack of clarity creates uncertainty and disengagement  • What it means to lead as the “rudder” and guide direction consistently Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

In this episode, Jill Griffin breaks down the capacity paradox, why leaders feel maxed out and how to expand without doing more covering:  • Why capacity isn’t about taking on more work  • How first principles help you see what’s actually true  • How to separate signal from noise in complex situations  • What you’re carrying that isn’t yours  Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

In this episode, Jill Griffin breaks down why high-performing leaders get overlooked covering:  the subtle way leaders argue their point, and why it doesn’t land the way they expecthow leaders unintentionally weaken their position in high-stakes conversations why leadership credibility is a finite resource how strategic leaders think about when to use it Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

"Bring your whole self to work" sounds good on a poster. But what does it actually mean in practice? Jill Griffin breaks down the leadership skill nobody taught you — how to lead real without losing authority or crossing the line. In this episode: How to create psychological safety on your team without destabilizing themWhere the line lives between authentic leadership and oversharingHow to build genuine peer relationships in politically charged environments Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

What happens when leaders co-create culture with their teams? Christy Pretzinger shares how crowdsourcing values builds trust, strengthens engagement, and keeps people at the center of growth. A conversation about intentional leadership, self-awareness, and the small behaviors that shape a thriving culture. How crowdsourcing your values builds alignment, trust, and cultural ownershipWhy partnering with your team—rather than leading from a silo—creates stronger resultsA simple framework for becoming a more self-aware, people-first leaderShow Guest:  Christy Pretzinger is CEO of WG Content and creator of The BETTER Leader Project, focused on building people-first cultures and self-aware leaders. Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a leader has — and one of the most misused. Most leaders are either avoiding it entirely or delivering it like a surprise attack. Whether you're a manager trying to build a team culture where people tell each other the truth, or a professional who wants to handle feedback with more confidence and less defensiveness , this episode gives you a practical framework you can use immediately. In this episode: Why avoiding feedback feels kind but is actually costing your teamThe "permission slip" technique and the psychology behind why it worksHow to deliver feedback that lands instead of feedback that stingsWhat to do in the first 60 seconds when feedback blindsides youHow to separate the delivery from the data — even when the delivery is terribleThe one follow-up move that changes how people see you as a leader Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

Your influence isn’t just in what you say, it’s in what you notice. This episode breaks down five essential body-language tells that appear with bosses, clients, peers, and direct reports.  You’ll learn what each signal means, how to read the room with precision, and the practical steps to take when someone is confused, disengaged, overwhelmed, or resistant. If you want to communicate clearly, build stronger relationships, and lead with intention, this episode shows you how. The subtle cues that reveal disagreement, doubt, or disconnectionHow to adjust your communication in real time—without overreacting or assumingWhat to say (and avoid) when you spot tension, resistance, or appeasement Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill Griffin breaks down what really happens when you step into a new version of your career, and why the people around you may not be ready for your evolution. Jill explores how identity, boundaries, and internal validation shape your career growth and leadership presence. If you're in a season of reinvention, feeling friction from others, or sensing that you’re outgrowing old patterns, this episode gives you the clarity, language, and mindset shifts to evolve with confidence and intention. Why your growth disrupts old dynamics and how to stay grounded when others resistHow to stop shrinking into outdated expectations and lead with intentionThe four leadership shifts required when you shift into your next-level identity Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

Making the leap from high performer to manager changes everything—including your relationship with your boss. In this episode of The Career Refresh, executive coach Jill Griffin breaks down why your boss can make or break your leadership success and shares practical strategies for building a strong partnership, even with difficult managers.  Learn how to lead with your strengths, navigate authority dynamics, manage up effectively, and position yourself as an invaluable ally.  Whether you're a new manager or struggling with a challenging boss relationship, this episode will help you shift from threat mode to mutual success. Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

Wondering whether it’s time to stay in your current role or move on?  You’re not alone. Many professionals are reevaluating their jobs at some of the highest rates we’ve seen.  In this episode, Career Strategist and Executive Coach, Jill Griffin breaks down a practical, strategic framework for assessing your role:  Why you originally took the job—and what that reveals about your prioritiesHow your goals, identity, and professional expectations have evolvedWhere the role aligns (or no longer aligns) with your strengths and valuesHow to evaluate growth potential, cultural dynamics, and organizational realitiesA clear decision-making structure to help you move forward with confidence and data, not doubt Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

If you ever feel guilty for not doing enough, not doing it fast enough, or not having something visible to show for your work, you’re not alone. Productivity guilt is real—and it impacts high performers, perfectionists, and strategic thinkers the most. In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill breaks down:  The two most common ways productivity guilt shows upWhy invisible work triggers anxietyHow perfectionism fuels guilt (and how to break that loop)The difference between perfectionism and professionalismWhy managing your mindset is the key to feeling accomplished Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

Negative thinking drains your energy and sabotages your career success. When left unchecked, it fuels stress, anxiety, and keeps you stuck in patterns that don't serve you.  This episode breaks down practical strategies to interrupt negative thought loops and rewire your mindset for the results you actually want. You'll discover why your thoughts aren't facts, how to challenge the stories you tell yourself, and why getting a little ridiculous with your thinking might be the breakthrough you need. Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

In this episode of The Career Refresh, Jill Griffin shares how to shift from asking for inclusion to demonstrating leadership through action. Learn how to move from emotional frustration to strategic influence with tools to build credibility, communicate authority, and institutionalize your value. Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical

If you’re questioning what’s next in your career, or sensing you’ve outgrown the path you’re on, this episode will help you find clarity.  In Stay, Shift, or Leap? How to Choose Your Next Career Path, Jill guides you through a practical, grounding exercise that explores three possible futures: staying where you are, shifting into something new, or leaping into a bold, judgment-free version of your life. In this episode we'll discuss:  The three future paths that reveal whether it’s time to stay, shift, or leapHow to separate fear from desire when choosing your next career moveWhy clarity comes from exploring options—not forcing a single plan Support the show Jill Griffin, is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh. She works with senior leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen teams, and lead with greater clarity and intention. With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy.  Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together: The Next Era Leader An 8-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intention Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s next Connect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & Workshops Instagram: @JillGriffinOffical